Queer perspectives on redemption and forgiveness have long been marginalized in mainstream discourse due to their association with concepts such as shame, guilt, and atonement.
This does not mean...
What are the long-term consequences of religious, familial, or cultural rejection on self-concept, relational trust, and psychological well-being?
Religious, familial, and cultural rejections can...
Religious parents can have many emotions about their children's coming out. Some may be shocked, upset, angry, saddened, or frightened by this disclosure. For some families, it is simply unacceptable...
What are the emotional and psychological consequences of reconciling desire, guilt, and religious teachings?
Desire is an innate human need that comes from the brain's pleasure center. It drives...
Conservative societal norms are cultural standards that limit people's behavior to conform to traditional values and expectations. These norms often restrict freedom of expression and individual...
Guilt, shame, and self-criticism have significant effects on emotional communication and relational functioning. Guilt is an uncomfortable feeling caused by recognizing that one has done something...
How do LGBT adolescents navigate feelings of shame and guilt induced by conservative religious norms?
LGBT adolescents are children or teenagers who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or...
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to understanding how religious trauma intersects with queer identity development, resilience, and interpersonal relationships across the lifespan. Each...
Guilt can be a powerful feeling that affects people's lives in many ways. It has been widely studied in psychology and philosophy, but there is limited research on its relationship to sexuality. In...
The idea of sin is commonly associated with violating rules set forth by a higher power or authority figure, such as God or society.
This view can be limiting because it ignores the broader impact...